March weather forecastHancock, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Hancock, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). During March, Hancock's temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Hancock, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hancock, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hancock, Maine, in March, during 9.4 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.
Daylight
In Hancock, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:59 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March is 5.2h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hancock. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in March
Hancock, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Hancock, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hancock, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Hancock, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Hancock, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Hancock, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hancock, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hancock, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Hancock, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 38°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hancock, ME
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hancock, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Hancock, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Hancock, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Hancock, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
